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MA H556
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carol Doherty
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AI Summary
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Requires all Massachusetts school districts to provide instruction in hands-only CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) use as part of physical education or health education curriculum in grades 9-12
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Participation in the CPR/AED instructional program becomes a requirement for high school graduation
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School districts may use no-cost, non-certification instructional programs modeled from nationally recognized associations with CPR/AED expertise, and must include hands-on learning for each student
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Students may be exempted if a licensed physician certifies participation would be injurious, or if a parent/guardian submits a written objection
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Effective date: September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Providing CPR and AED Education for All, AKA The CPR and AED Education for All Act
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 17, 2025
10/20/2025